US EditionHost Morocco and South Africa join Egypt in Africa Cup knockout stage. Mohamed Salah gets a rest
- Dec 29, Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa national team a 3-2 win over Zimbabwe national team at Marrakesh Stadium, securing their place in the AFCON last 16 as Group B runners-up.
- Despite starting bottom of Group B, Mario Marinica's Zimbabwe created multiple clear chances and arguably deserved at least a draw before the late decision.
- Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring inside seven minutes after a deflection, and Lyle Foster's header in the second half put South Africa ahead again, with Maswanhise's solo effort and an own goal leveling the match.
- South Africa finish the group on six points, one behind Egypt national team, while Angola national team ended third and await confirmation to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.
- Coach Hugo Broos faces questions over his side's openness despite progression, as Zimbabwe's hopes of qualifying were dashed at the sixth attempt after their defeat.
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RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Host Morocco and South Africa advanced to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday, as Egypt's star Mohamed Salah was given a rest with his already qualified team.
El Kaabi helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group. The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. Morocco finish the first round …
For their final Pool A game, Morocco outperformed Zambia, 3-0, with the return of Achraf Hakimi, as well as a new high-class goal by El-Kaabi.
Ashraf Hakimi had not hesitated to attack the attitude of the Moroccan fans, it was heard. For the third and final game of the group phase of the 2025 African Cup of Nations of their team against Zambia, the approximately 50,000 spectators of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium have always pushed behind their evening heroes. The show was total in Rabat. Survoluted, the Lions of Atlas showed themselves to meet the expectations of their audience. F…
Soccer-South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book knockout place
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Oswin Appollis scored a penalty in the final 10 minutes to hand South Africa a 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech on Monday and seal second spot in Group B at the Africa Cup of Nations, dumping their southern African rivals out of the tournament. Read full story
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